7 Day Norway Road Trip Itinerary: Stavanger, Odda, Geiranger, Lillehammer & Oslo Norway was the third stop on our 5-week European adventure after spending 8 nights driving around Iceland’s Ring Road and 5 nights exploring the Faroe Islands. After two trips filled with dramatic landscapes, we decided that Norway was the perfect place to continue the road trip. We rented a car and spent 7 days driving through some of western and eastern Norway’s most …
5 Night Ireland Road Trip Itinerary: Dublin, Dingle, Cliffs of Moher, Galway & Donegal After an unavoidable change of plans with my travel partner, I suddenly had a choice to make: cancel the Ireland trip that was already booked and planned, or take on the challenge of traveling solo for the first time ever. I decided to go for it. From August 14–19, I set out on a 5-night Ireland road trip, renting a car …
3 Nights in Lake Como, Italy: A Last-Minute Stop Lake Como was never part of our original plan—which made the decision even better. After an incredible 5-week Europe trip through Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Norway, Tomorrowland, and the Dolomites, we found ourselves with three open nights before flying home out of Milan. Instead of overplanning, we left it open…and landed on Lake Como. And wow—what a way to end a trip. It was beautiful, lively, …
Alaska 10-Night Road Trip Itinerary: Anchorage, Denali, Fairbanks, Seward, Whittier & Juneau Travel Dates: April 30 – May 10 Alaska had been on our bucket list for years, and we finally decided to plan a 10-night Alaska road trip in early May. This trip is still on the top of my list for favorite travel destinations. Early May turned out to be a fantastic time to visit. We had mostly sunny weather, almost zero crowds, …
South Island of New Zealand- 14 Night Campervan Guide There is something wildly freeing about having your home on wheels in a place like New Zealand’s South Island. For two weeks (April 13–27), we traded hotels for a 7-meter campervan and set out to explore glaciers, hikes, turquoise gorges, fjords, wineries, and some of the cutest towns. We had just come from a week in Fiji, so landing in Christchurch and immediately jumping into crisp …
Austria in Winter: The Ultimate Kitzbühel & St. Anton Ski Guide Austria was a a great addition to our Europe ski road trip. We spent 5 nights in Austria total — 2 nights in Kitzbühel and 3 nights in St. Anton — as part of a 2-week European ski trip from November 29–December 12. Kitzbühel, Austria was stop #3 after Zermatt, Switzerland and the Dolomites, Italy, before continuing on to St. Anton and eventually returning to …
Zermatt in Winter: A Travel Guide to Switzerland’s Most Iconic Ski Town Zermatt, Switzerland was the very first stop on our two-week European ski road trip from November 29 to December 12. Next stops after Zermatt included 4 nights in the Dolomites followed by 5 Nights in Austria. As part of the Matterhorn Ski Paradise, Zermatt is included on the Ikon Pass and is open all year round, which made it an easy addition to …
Dolomites Winter Itinerary: 4 Nights of Skiing, Scenic Views, and Cozy Alpine Towns If you’re dreaming of a Dolomites winter escape, this 4-night itinerary is packed with skiing, charming villages, scenic drives, and festive winter vibes. From the snowy peaks of Plan de Corones to the Christmas magic of Ortisei, this itinerary gives you a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Dolomites Winter Travel Overview Best time to visit the Dolomites in winter: December through …
Planning a Winter Trip to the Dolomites? Visiting the Dolomites in winter was one of the highlights of our two-week European ski road trip, and it’s a place I would go back to again and again. This guide covers everything you need to know to plan a winter trip to the Dolomites, including logistics, where to stay, when to go skiing, what to eat, what ski resorts are included on the Ikon Pass, and exactly …
The Ultimate 4-Night Dolomites Itinerary (With Driving Times, Hikes & Tips) This 4-night Dolomites itinerary is perfect for travelers who want a mix of iconic viewpoints, easy-to-moderate hikes, cute mountain huts, and unforgettable scenery without feeling rushed. We based ourselves in San Vigilio di Marebbe, a quieter village in Val Badia that makes a great home base for exploring the eastern and central Dolomites. This itinerary assumes you’ll have a rental car, which is the …